Page 6 - AAA Now! – AAA Schuylkill County – Spring 2021

TRAVEL
TM
TRAVEL WITH SOMEONE YOU TRUST®
THE OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY
Experience this Magnificent Performance in 2022
Photo: Passion Play Oberammergau 2010
Once every 10 years, in Germany’s small Bavarian village of Oberammergau, a theatrical religious production is performed, known as the Passion Play. This inspiring play, which draws visitors from around the world, is based on the Bible’s account of the final days of Jesus Christ.
The story of the play began in 1633, at which time the Oberammergau villagers promised to perform the suffering, death and resurrection of Christ
every 10th year, in so far as no one was to die of the ravaging bubonic plague anymore. The villagers were answered by God, and therefore in 1634 the first Passion Play took place. This promise has been kept until today, with performances being held from mid-May to early October.
The five-hour production involves more that 2,000 performers, musicians and stage technicians, all residents of the village, who bring the story
of Jesus of Nazareth to the impressive open-air stage of the Passion Play Theatre. Almost half of Oberammergau’s population will devotedly act out the story of the man whose tidings for more than 2000 years have brought hope and power of life to an incredible number of people.
In 2022, the 42nd Passion Play will be performed, and already tickets for the event are in high demand. Spoken dramatic text, music and songs are performed in German, with a printed translation of the script available in English. In addition, visitors can enjoy backstage tours of the Passion Play Theater throughout the year.
In conjunction with the play, many tour companies offer guided tours in nearby regions such as beautiful Austria, Bavaria and Switzerland.
Bavaria is a particularly lovely area of Germany, with abundant forests and mountain peaks,
small medieval towns and vibrant cities such
as Munich, the regional capital. A highlight of Bavaria is Neuschwanstein Castle, an elaborate palace that was intended to be the home of Ludwig II of Bavaria, though he reportedly only spent 11 nights there. Today, the castle draws thousands of visitors each year. In Switzerland’s majestic Alps, one of the highlights is a scenic
train journey aboard the Glacier Express, which winds sinuously through tunnels and across bridges, affording lovely panoramic views of
snowcapped mountains, rivers, alpine pastures and charming villages.
For more information about Oberammergau tickets and travel packages, contact your AAA Schuylkill County travel agent.
JOIN US MARCH 11 FOR OUR VIRTUAL CONSUMER TALK
AAA MEMBER CHOICE VACATIONS at 10:00 a.m. • Vacations for 2021 and beyond •
To register for this Virtual Consumer Talk, go to AAA.com
$25
AVAILABLE AT GREAT MEMBER SAVINGS!
Red Robin...........................$19.99 Texas Roadhouse .............. $21.99 T.G.I. Friday’s......................$21.99 Applebee's .........................$22.99 Boscov's ............................. $22.99 Carrabba's.......................... $22.99 Cracker Barrel ...................$22.99 Chili’s/On The Border........$22.99 Longhorn/Olive Garden ....$22.99 Macy’s.................................$22.99 Outback Steakhouse.........$22.99
Cabela’s..............................$23.99 Kohl’s .................................. $23.99 Wendy’s .............................. $23.99
$100 Gift Cards Boyer's................................ $96.99 Giant Grocery Stores......... $96.99 Weis .................................... $96.99
• AND MANY MORE! •
Gift cards must be purchased at the AAA Schuylkill County office.
PLEASE JOIN US ON OUR GROUP CRUISES WITH ROYAL CARIBBEAN IN 2021 AND 2022
HALLOWEEN
AT SEA
October 24, 2021
7-night Perfect Day Bahamas Cruise from Cape Liberty
Aboard the Oasis of the Seas
4V Interior........................................ $629 2J Central Park View Balcony.... $739 4D Ocean View Balcony.............. $799
Rates are per person based on double occupancy. Taxes & fees $163.45 per person
SPRING BREAK
ON THE WATER
March 6, 2022
7-night Bahamas Cruise
from Cape Liberty
Aboard the Anthem of the Seas
4U Interior ....................................... $656 2N Ocean View .............................. $763 4D Ocean View Balcony.............. $901
Rates are per person based on double occupancy. Taxes & fees $172.78 per person
6
Text APP188 to 88202 to download the AAA app or use your preferred App store SPRING 2021
Now!
GIFT
CARDS